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This week of December offers a brand new slate of titles on the Ott, from crime thriller to docu series and coming of age story. Here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention this week.

Vyooham

The Telugu crime thriller series, ‘Vyooham’ features Sai Sushanth Reddy in the lead role with Chaitanya Krishna, Pavani Gangireddy, Ravindra Vijay and Shashank Siddamsetty in pivotal roles.The trailer showcases Acp Arjun Ramachandra, portrayed by Sai Sushanth Reddy, as he engages viewers in a relentless quest for justice.

The plot unfolds from a seemingly simple hit-and-run involving a tragic loss for a pregnant couple into a compelling tapestry of intertwined lives. Tasked with tracking down a serial killer, a trained naxal, handling a suspended cop, and dismantling a terrorist organisation, Arjun’s journey is intensified by the haunting echoes of his own painful past. It will...

This week of December offers a brand new slate of titles on the Ott, from crime thriller to docu series and coming of age story. Here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention this week.

Vyooham

The Telugu crime thriller series, ‘Vyooham’ features Sai Sushanth Reddy in the lead role with Chaitanya Krishna, Pavani Gangireddy, Ravindra Vijay and Shashank Siddamsetty in pivotal roles.The trailer showcases Acp Arjun Ramachandra, portrayed by Sai Sushanth Reddy, as he engages viewers in a relentless quest for justice.

The plot unfolds from a seemingly simple hit-and-run involving a tragic loss for a pregnant couple into a compelling tapestry of intertwined lives. Tasked with tracking down a serial killer, a trained naxal, handling a suspended cop, and dismantling a terrorist organisation, Arjun’s journey is intensified by the haunting echoes of his own painful past. It will...

Prime Video released a gripping trailer of the upcoming Telugu series, Vyooham. Produced by Supriya Yarlagadda under the banner of Annapurna Studios and directed by Sashikanth Srivaishnav Peesapati, the crime-thriller features Sai Sushanth Reddy in the lead role with Chaitanya Krishna, Pavani Gangireddy, Ravindra Vijay and Shashank Siddamsetty in pivotal roles. Vyooham will premiere on Prime Video in Telugu on December 14.

The suspenseful trailer of the Telugu series, Vyooham showcases Acp Arjun Ramachandra, portrayed by Sai Sushanth Reddy, as he engages viewers in a relentless quest for justice. The plot unfolds from a seemingly simple hit-and-run involving a tragic loss for a pregnant couple into a compelling tapestry of intertwined lives.

Tasked with tracking down a serial killer, a trained naxal, handling a suspended cop, and dismantling a terrorist organization, Arjun’s journey is intensified by the haunting echoes of his own painful past.

The trailer takes the audiences through...

Prime Video released a gripping trailer of the upcoming Telugu series, Vyooham. Produced by Supriya Yarlagadda under the banner of Annapurna Studios and directed by Sashikanth Srivaishnav Peesapati, the crime-thriller features Sai Sushanth Reddy in the lead role with Chaitanya Krishna, Pavani Gangireddy, Ravindra Vijay and Shashank Siddamsetty in pivotal roles. Vyooham will premiere on Prime Video in Telugu on December 14.

The suspenseful trailer of the Telugu series, Vyooham showcases Acp Arjun Ramachandra, portrayed by Sai Sushanth Reddy, as he engages viewers in a relentless quest for justice. The plot unfolds from a seemingly simple hit-and-run involving a tragic loss for a pregnant couple into a compelling tapestry of intertwined lives.

Tasked with tracking down a serial killer, a trained naxal, handling a suspended cop, and dismantling a terrorist organization, Arjun’s journey is intensified by the haunting echoes of his own painful past.

The trailer takes the audiences through...

Telugu cinema director and writer Tharun Bhascker has detailed his role in the upcoming film ‘Mangalavaram’. Revealed to be a cameo, Tharun has said that his role is merely relegated to a dance track in the film’s end credits called ‘Appadappada Tandra’.

After the success of his film ‘Keeda Cola’, the director suddenly caught the masses by surprise when he announced that he is set to make a special appearance in Ajay Bhupathi’s psychological-supernatural horror-thriller film.

Initially, there were some plans for the ‘Meeku Maathrame Cheptha’ director to be a character in the film though since then, that idea has been dropped.

Talking to some kids, he revealed that he will only be doing a cameo in the track’s dance sequence as he was headed off to Hyderabad which was at a 30-minutes’ distance.

The trailer for the film dropped on October 21, where it featured a dark...

Telugu cinema director and writer Tharun Bhascker has detailed his role in the upcoming film ‘Mangalavaram’. Revealed to be a cameo, Tharun has said that his role is merely relegated to a dance track in the film’s end credits called ‘Appadappada Tandra’.

After the success of his film ‘Keeda Cola’, the director suddenly caught the masses by surprise when he announced that he is set to make a special appearance in Ajay Bhupathi’s psychological-supernatural horror-thriller film.

Initially, there were some plans for the ‘Meeku Maathrame Cheptha’ director to be a character in the film though since then, that idea has been dropped.

Talking to some kids, he revealed that he will only be doing a cameo in the track’s dance sequence as he was headed off to Hyderabad which was at a 30-minutes’ distance.

The trailer for the film dropped on October 21, where it featured a dark...

Chovvazhcha, which means Tuesday in Malayalam, is the title of the upcoming pan-Indian action horror movie directed by Ajay Bhupathi, who made his debut with the blockbuster Rx 100. The movie stars Payal Rajput, Nanditha Swetha, Divya Pillai, Azmal, Ravindra Vijay, Krishna Chaitanya, Ajay Gosh, Shravan Reddy, Srithej and others in pivotal roles. The movie is produced by Swathi Reddy Gunupati and Suresh Varma M under the banners of Mudhra Media Works and A Creative Works. The music is composed by B Ajaneesh Loknath, who is known for his work in Kannada movies like Kirik Party and Avane Srimannarayana.

The trailer of Chovvazhcha was released on October 24, 2023, and has received a tremendous response from the audience and critics alike. The trailer, which has the tagline “Fear In Eyes”, showcases some spine-chilling scenes that depict the terror and mystery that haunt the villagers in the movie. The trailer also hints at some...

Chennai, May 27 (Ians) Hombale Films, the production house behind blockbuster hits ‘Kgf Chapter 2’ and ‘Kantara’, has successfully completed the shoot for their upcoming Tamil film ‘Raghuthatha’.

This highly anticipated movie, directed by the award-winning writer of ‘Family Man’, Suman Kumar, promises to captivate audiences with its powerful storytelling and remarkable performances.

Starring the immensely talented National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh in the lead role, ‘Raghuthatha’ marks Hombale Films’ first venture into Tamil cinema.

Keerthy Suresh, known for her exceptional acting skills and extensive body of work in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films, has once again delivered a stellar performance, according to sources familiar with the production.

‘Raghuthatha’ is an empowering tale of a young woman’s journey to save the identity of her people and land. In the words of Producer Viay Kiragandur, “‘Raghuthatha’ is the story of a courageous woman who fearlessly fights for the rights of women and more.

Tasting humongous pan-India box office success with their previous movie projects, ‘Kgf Chapter 2’ and ‘Kantara’, Hombale Films have announced their maiden Tamil project which is a woman-centric story.

They have released a first look poster of their Tamil movie ‘Raghu Thatha’ – a funny, uplifting story of a young woman discovering her own self as she goes on a challenging journey to protect the identity of her people and land.

‘Ready to feel empowered? Because revolution begins at home’. A poster and a tagline echoing the sentiments of many. The film has the exuberant Keerthy Suresh headlining it and is written and directed by the award-winning ‘Family Man’ writer Suman Kumar, making his directorial debut.

The film went on the floors this month and aims to release theatrically in the summer of 2023. Hombale’s maiden Tamil feature marks the first collaboration with the talented national award-winning actor Keerthy Suresh, who has worked extensively in Malyalam,...

ControversyEarlier, Ntk leader Seeman had written to Aparna Purohit, Head of India Originals, Amazon Prime Video, asking Amazon to stop streaming the show.Tnm StaffWikipedia/ InstagramKollywood filmmaker Bharathiraja took to Twitter on June 7, Monday to issue a statement seeking a ban on season two of Amazon Prime Video’s hit thriller series, The Family Man. Featuring actors Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani and Samantha Akkineni among others in the lead, the second season of the series started streaming on the Ott platform Amazon Prime Video on June 4. “We are upset to know that the Union government hasn’t passed an order to stop the streaming of 'The Family Man', despite requests made by many Tamilians including a Tn minister,” said Bharathiraja. Alleging that the makers of the show lacked understanding about the history of Tamil Eelam, he said, “the visuals in the show reveal that the series has been made...

"How can we not talk about family when family’s all we got," Wiz Khalifa once said. It clearly is one of the most important things in any person’s life, without which they remain incomplete. It is the same in case of our most popular family man, aka Srikant Tiwari from Amazon Prime Video’s show - The Family Man.

While fans can’t get enough of Srikant Tiwari and his new nemesis, Raji, played by Samantha Akkineni, here is an appreciation for the key characters from this series without whom, the magic which this show has created would not be possible.

Suchitra (Priyamani)

The most important thing between a couple is understanding and respect for each other. Even though there were some hurdles in the lives of these love birds, Suchitra always had Srikant’s back and we can’t wait to see how their chemistry unfolds in the new season.

OTTSamantha is seen as Raji, a rebel Tamil operative in the second season of 'Family Man' which premiered on June 4. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ Amazon Prime VideoActor Samantha Akkineni, who recently made her Ott debut in the second season of Amazon Prime Video’s The Family Man, shared a heartfelt note on Friday, June 4, about her digital debut and her character in the show. She shared a photo where she is seen alongside filmmakers Raj and Dk on Instagram. The actor noted that although Raji, Samantha’s character who is seen as a highly skilled rebel operative, was fictional, she views it as a tribute to those “who died because of an unequal war.” Samantha started the post by expressing she was happy to read all the comments and reviews from viewers and critics. Noting that Raji is special to her, Samantha wrote about the suffering of Eelam Tamils. “When...

OTTCreated by Raj and Dk, the thriller web series on Amazon Prime Video marks the Ott debut of Tollywood actor Samantha Akkineni. Tnm StaffThe much-awaited second season of The Family Man started streaming on Amazon Prime Video on June 4, Friday. The first season of The Family Man, which tracked the life of Srikant Tiwari, a spy with the National Investigation Agency (Nia) as he unravelled the mystery behind a crucial secret mission, was critically- acclaimed. And the show is now back for a second season in a different setting and with new cast members. Created by Raj and Dk, The Family Man season 2 features actors Manoj Bajpayee, Sharad Kelkar, Priyamani and Sharib Hashmi reprising their roles from the first season. Actor Samantha Akkineni has also been roped in to play a pivotal role. This marks the popular movie actor's debut performance in a web series. Several Tamil actors including Mime Gopi,...

Amazon Prime Video unveiled a hilarious new promo of the much-awaited show, 'The Family Man 2'. Manoj Bajpayee aka Srikant Tiwari is seen as a 'Minimum man' on a desk job, poles apart from his look in the first season.

The sequel to 2019 smash hit, 'The Family Man', is easily the most awaited by viewers for close to two years now - ever since The Family Man debuted on Amazon Prime.

Ever since the announcement of the sequel, the audiences have been weaving their own stories on what happened post the events shown in Season 2. And now, with the release of The Family Man 2 trailer, the hype has reached fever pitch.

The award-winning Amazon Original Series created by the maverick duo, Raj and Dk, marks the digital debut of South superstar Samantha Akkineni who joins the stellar cast including Padma Shree recipient Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, along with incredible talent from across India,...

The wait is almost over! Amazon Prime Video has announced that on 4th June 2021 the new season of its highly acclaimed show, The Family Man, created by the maverick duo, Raj & Dk will begin streaming.

The Family Man Season 2 shows the return of the nation’s most endearing Family Man aka Srikant Tiwari, played by Manoj Bajpayee. This season Srikant Tiwari will be pitted against a new, powerful and brutal adversary named Raaji, essayed by Samantha Akkineni. The 9-part season of the thriller will see Srikant continuing to jostle between the duality of being a middle-class family man and a world-class spy and trying to save the nation from an imminent attack. Packed with exciting twists and an unexpected climax, the upcoming season of the edgy action-drama series will give a riveting glimpse of the two worlds of Srikant.

Creators Raj and Dk said, “As creators, we have been waiting...

ControversySeeman wrote that he was shocked to see visuals from the trailer that shows Sri Lankan Ltte as a terrorist group and Tamils as violent people.Tnm StaffFile ImageNaam Tamilar Katchi’s (Ntk) leader Seeman on Friday issued a press statement calling for a ban on Amazon Prime’s upcoming series Family Man Season 2. In his letter, Seeman warns of dire consequences if the series, which he alleges has shown Tamil people in a bad light, is streamed on the Ott platform. “If they refuse to ban the show, release it country-wide and try to create a false impression about Tamil people, I warn that they will have to face dire consequences,” he wrote. Seeman also writes that he was shocked to see visuals from the trailer that shows Sri Lankan Ltte as a terrorist group and Tamils as violent people. Seeman alleges that it is not coincidental that the...

Amazon Prime Video today announces 4 June, 2021 as the release date for the second season of its highly acclaimed show, 'The Family Man', created by the maverick duo, Raj & Dk. Marking this significant announcement milestone, Amazon Prime Video today has released a captivating trailer of the show which showcases the return of the nation’s most endearing 'Family Man' aka Srikant Tiwari, played by Manoj Bajpayee.

This season Srikant Tiwari will be pitted against a new, powerful and brutal adversary named Raaji, essayed by Samantha Akkineni. The 9-part season of the thriller will see Srikant continuing to jostle between the duality of being a middle class family man and a world class spy and trying to save the Nation from an imminent attack. Packed with exciting twists and an unexpected climax, the upcoming season of the edgy action-drama series will give a riveting glimpse of the two worlds of Srikant.

OTTThe much-awaited second season of 'Family Man' is slated to be released on June 4.PTIThe much-awaited second season of Amazon Prime Video's critically-acclaimed web series "The Family Man" is slated to be released on June 4, the streamer announced Wednesday. Fronted by Manoj Bajpayee, the series was scheduled to return earlier this year. The new season will see Bajpayee's Srikant Tiwari pitted against a new, powerful and brutal adversary named Raaji, essayed by Samantha Akkineni, who makes her digital debut with the show. The streamer also released the trailer of the nine-part thriller which will see Srikant continuing to jostle between the duality of being a middle class family man and a world class spy and trying to save the nation from an imminent attack. Packed with exciting twists and an unexpected climax, the upcoming season of the edgy action-drama series will give a riveting glimpse of the two worlds of Srikant.

Amazon Prime Video with maverick and well-acclaimed creator duo, Raj & Dk are back with an exciting news on the trailer of the new season of the Amazon Original Series - The Family Man starring Manoj Bajpai. The trailer for the new season is scheduled for launch tomorrow.

In the new season, nation’s most adorable Family Man aka Srikant Tiwari aka Manoj Bajpayee is finally back with a multifaceted rendition of his most-awaited action spy thriller. This time around, the struggle is more intense because not only is he struggling to balance his family and his ever-demanding professional life, but he also faces a new nemesis ‘Raji’ (essayed by Samantha Akkineni).

The award-winning Amazon Original Series marks the digital debut of South superstar Samantha Akkineni who joins the stellar ensemble cast including Padma Shree recipient Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, along with incredible talent from across India, including Sharib Hashmi, Seema Biswas,...

OTTCreated by Raj and Dk, the thriller web series on Amazon Prime Video will see Samantha Akkineni playing an important role. Tnm StaffPutting an end to the long wait and months of speculations, Ott platform Amazon Prime Video announced on Tuesday that season 2 of Manoj Bajpayee’s web series The Family Man is all set to stream on the platform. The makers also announced that the trailer of the web series will be out on Wednesday. Created by Raj and Dk, The Family Man season 2 features actors Manoj Bajpayee, Sharad Kelkar, Priyamani and Sharib Hashmi reprising their roles from the first season. Actor Samantha Akkineni has also been roped in to play a pivotal role. The Family Man season 2 marks her debut performance in a web series. Several Tamil actors including Mime Gopi, Ravindra Vijay, Devadarshini Chetan, Anandsami and N Alagamperumal have been roped in to play important roles in the web series.

Anticipation over the second season of The Family Man is running high, and lead actor Manoj Bajpayee promises the upcoming chapter will be an experience that is bigger and different.

Bajpayee returns as Nia agent Srikant Tiwari on season two. He struggles to balance personal and professional lives while fighting against a new nemesis, Raji, played by South star Samantha Akkineni.

"At times I reserve comments (about my work) because you start sounding flamboyant. All I would say is that it is going to be far bigger and far more different than before," Bajpayee told Ians.

"It is going to be an experience that you will not forget easily," he promised.

Besides Bajpayee, the show will bring back Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, and Sharad Kelkar from season one. Created, directed and produced by Raj and Dk, the show also features Darshan Kumar, Sunny Hinduja, Shreya Dhanwantary, Shahab Ali, Vedant Sinha, Mahek Thakur and Seema Biswas.

KollywoodThe film has elements of magic realism and is reportedly a psychological murder mystery. Tnm StaffAn intriguing teaser from the Kuthiraivaal team that released on Thursday has got Tamil cinema fans hooked. The film, presented by director Pa Ranjith’s Neelam Productions and Vignesh Sundaresan of Yaazhi Films, has been directed by debutants Manoj Leonel Jahson and Shyam Sunder. Kuthiraivaal will be a psychological murder mystery, according to its makers. This teaser clip that is less than two-minutes long opens to show a lone horse grazing at a pasture, under the share of a tree. It then shifts to show actor Kalaiyarasan’s character sleeping. Is he dreaming of the horse? It is only a little later that we notice that the horse has no tail. Here, we watch Kalaiyarasan’s character petting the horse even as he's also shown sleeping and waking up with a jolt. In the background,...